# Georgia visa for Nepali citizens

> Georgia visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

Nepali passport holders visiting Georgia as tourists use the Georgian e-Visa. Processing time: 5 working days for e-Visa. Apply online at www.evisa.gov.ge.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/georgia
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-04-26

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 4143 4747
- **Email:** embassy.india@mfa.gov.ge
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by the Embassy Delhi; e-visa decisions issued automatically by the MFA system in Tbilisi.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.
- **Online portal:** https://www.evisa.gov.ge (Georgian e-Visa portal — fastest path for Nepali tourists, business, treatment) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo (VFS Georgia Nepal — sticker-visa intake) · https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi · https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits) · https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA
- **Payment:** e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx in USD during the application. Sticker visa: VFS service charge + courier in cash NPR or by card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Delhi sticker visa: INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of Georgia" at any Indian bank.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.
**Validity:** 120 days from date of issuance to enter Georgia.
**Entries:** Single (default).
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).
**How to apply:** Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.
**Financial requirement:** Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages) — Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.
- Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background) — JPG/PNG max 2 MB; uploaded to the e-Visa portal.
- Confirmed return / onward air ticket — Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
- Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay
- Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended) — Original on bank letterhead, scanned and uploaded.
- Travel insurance (recommended but not mandatory) *(conditional)* — EUR 30,000 Schengen-style policy or any equivalent travel insurance.
- Cover letter explaining purpose of trip (1–2 pages) *(conditional)* — Strengthens borderline applications.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- e-Visa is the fastest path — most applications decided within 24–72 hours. Sticker visa at VFS only needed if e-Visa is refused or for special categories.
- Visa-free pathway: holders of a valid Schengen / US / UK / Canada / Japan / Australia multi-entry short-stay visa or residence permit can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days. Present the original document at port of entry — no separate Georgian visa needed.
- Georgia entry stamp is automatic on arrival when entering on e-Visa — no further registration required for stays under 90 days.

### Business — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Business

**Purpose:** Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within 180 days.
**Validity:** 120 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single (e-Visa default); Multiple via sticker visa for repeat business profiles.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa; 10–15 days for sticker visa at VFS.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.ge for e-Visa OR VFS Kathmandu sticker visa with Georgian inviter docs.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (passport scan, photo, return ticket, hotel)
- Letter of invitation from Georgian company on company letterhead — Includes inviter's identification number (Public Service Hall registration), business activity, purpose of meeting, dates, and confirmation of who covers expenses.
- Georgian inviter business registration extract (from Public Service Hall / Sakrebulo)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer (on letterhead, signed and stamped) — Confirms position, purpose of trip, dates approved as work-related travel, return-to-role commitment.
- Conference / event registration (if applicable) *(conditional)*
- Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended)
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (Business bundle most relevant for self-employed travellers)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Business visitors do NOT need a work permit — but the activity must be commercial-meeting-style with primary remuneration outside Georgia.
- For ongoing engagement (>90 days), apply for a Type D long-stay residence permit for Work or Investment after arrival.

### Family Visit — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Visit to Family or Friends

**Purpose:** Visiting family or friends resident in Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within 180 days.
**Validity:** 120 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single (default); Multiple via sticker visa.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.ge or VFS Kathmandu sticker visa with host invitation.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (passport scan, photo, return ticket, accommodation)
- Letter of invitation from Georgian host (citizen / PR / residence-permit holder) — Includes host name, address, status, relationship to applicant, dates of stay, who covers expenses. Notarised at any Georgian notary public.
- Host's status proof: Georgian ID card, passport, or residence permit copy
- Host's 3-month bank statement OR salary slips (proof of capacity to host)
- Cover letter from applicant explaining the relationship and visit purpose
- Family-relationship proof: marriage / birth certificate (notarised English translations + MoFA-attested)
- Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity to cover own incidental expenses
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- For long-term family reunion (>90 days), the spouse / child applies for Type D residence permit at the Public Service Hall in Georgia after arrival on a short-stay visa.

### Student — Long-Stay Residence Permit — Studies (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a recognised Georgian higher-education institution. Popular for Nepali students seeking affordable MBBS, dental, engineering, and business programmes.
**Stay duration:** Programme length; biometric residence-permit card valid 1 year initially, renewable.
**Validity:** Initial entry on Georgian e-Visa or sticker visa; residence-permit application filed AFTER arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry on residence permit.
**Processing time:** Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express (extra fee).
**How to apply:** (1) Get accepted to a Georgian institution + receive admission letter; (2) enter Georgia on e-Visa OR sticker visa; (3) within 60 days of arrival, file Application for Temporary Residence Permit at any Georgian Public Service Hall (Sakrebulo) with the institution-issued admission letter + supporting docs; (4) collect biometric residence-permit card (digital + physical) within 30 days.
**Financial requirement:** Funds proof: minimum USD 3,000 (≈ NPR 4 lakh) in a Georgian bank account in student's name OR sponsor declaration with sponsor's 6-month bank statement showing equivalent capacity. Tuition for first year paid OR confirmed waiver / scholarship.

**Required documents:**

- Application form for Temporary Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall) — Form available at the Public Service Hall counter or online at sda.gov.ge.
- University / college / vocational admission letter from a Georgian-accredited institution — Must be a Georgian Higher Education Institution recognised by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Includes programme, start date, language of study, tuition for first year.
- Proof of paid tuition for the first year OR scholarship confirmation
- Funds proof: USD 3,000 deposit in a Georgian bank account OR sponsor declaration with sponsor's 6-month bank statement
- Confirmed accommodation in Georgia (university dormitory contract OR private rental ≥ 6 months)
- Comprehensive health insurance valid in Georgia — From a Georgian insurer or a recognised foreign insurer covering Georgia.
- Academic transcripts + Diplomas / Degrees (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled) — SLC / SEE, +2, Bachelor's — every level completed.
- English proficiency certificate (per programme requirement) — IELTS Academic 5.5+ for most undergraduate programmes; 6.0+ for Master's. Some programmes accept institution's own English test.
- Birth certificate + citizenship certificate (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled)
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA (≤ 6 months old, MoFA-apostilled)
- HIV / AIDS test result + Hepatitis B + Tuberculosis screening (≤ 4 months old) — Performed at MoFA-recognised lab in Nepal. Mandatory for student residence permit.
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — Funds the tuition / living allowance.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Student residence permits in Georgia are MUCH simpler than Schengen alternatives — applied AFTER arrival, processed in 30 days, low cost (~ USD 100), and student is allowed to work part-time without restriction.
- Tuition for English-medium MBBS programmes at Georgian medical universities is typically USD 6,000–8,000/year — significantly cheaper than India / China / Philippines / Russia for equivalent WHO-recognised degrees.
- After 5 years of continuous residence, students can apply for Permanent Residence Permit; after 10 years, naturalisation as Georgian citizen.

### Work — Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)

**Purpose:** Employment with a Georgian employer OR self-employment / business ownership in Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.
**Validity:** Initial entry on e-Visa / sticker visa; residence permit issued after arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry on residence permit.
**Processing time:** Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.
**How to apply:** (1) Receive job offer from Georgian employer OR register a Georgian company online via Public Service Hall; (2) enter Georgia on e-Visa or sticker visa; (3) within 60 days of arrival, file Application for Work Residence Permit at any Public Service Hall with the employment contract OR business registration; (4) collect biometric residence-permit card.

**Required documents:**

- Application form for Work Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall)
- Employment contract from Georgian employer OR Georgian business registration extract (if self-employed) — For employment: contract on letterhead with position, salary, duration. For self-employment: extract from Public Service Hall confirming company registration in applicant's name.
- Georgian employer business registration extract (Public Service Hall) — For employment-based residence permits.
- Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the role — Notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled.
- Comprehensive health insurance valid in Georgia
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA (MoFA-apostilled)
- HIV / AIDS test + Hepatitis B + Tuberculosis screening (≤ 4 months old)
- Confirmed accommodation in Georgia (employer-provided OR rental contract ≥ 12 months)
- Funds proof: bank statement showing GEL 5,400+ (≈ USD 2,000 / NPR 2.7 lakh) in a Georgian bank account OR equivalent salary commitment from employer
- ANY ONE income bundle (Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

**Notes:**
- Georgia's liberal investment regime: registering an LLC at Public Service Hall takes ~30 minutes online and has NO minimum capital requirement. Many Nepalis use this to obtain a 1-year Investment Residence Permit independently.
- Tax residency in Georgia: spend > 183 days/year in Georgia and you become a Georgian tax resident — Georgia has territorial taxation (only Georgia-source income is taxed) and a flat 20 % personal income tax.
- After 6 years on continuous Work Residence Permit, holders can apply for Permanent Residence Permit; after 10 years, naturalisation as Georgian citizen.

### Transit — Georgian Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Georgia or a Georgian airport (Tbilisi TBS, Batumi BUS, Kutaisi KUT) en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 5 days transit.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single or Double.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa transit OR 10–15 days for sticker transit at VFS.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.ge transit category OR VFS Kathmandu sticker transit visa.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (passport scan, photo, insurance)
- Confirmed onward air ticket departing Georgia within transit window
- Visa for the destination third country (where applicable) — Georgian Border Police verify onward admissibility at port of entry.
- Brief cover letter explaining transit *(conditional)*

**Notes:**
- Most Nepali tourists do NOT need a separate transit visa for Georgia — the e-Visa tourist category covers short transit stays under 30 days.
- Tbilisi International Airport handles connecting flights to Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia — popular routing for Nepali budget travellers via Salam Air, FlyDubai, Pegasus.

### Other route — Permanent Residence Permit (long-term path)

**Purpose:** Long-term residence in Georgia after 6 years of continuous lawful residence on Work / Studies / Family permits, OR direct PR via investment (USD 300,000+ in Georgian real estate).
**Stay duration:** Permanent (no expiry; must visit Georgia at least once every 3 years to maintain).
**Validity:** Permanent.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.
**How to apply:** Apply at Public Service Hall in Tbilisi or Batumi after meeting eligibility (6 years residence OR USD 300,000 property investment).
**Financial requirement:** Path 1 (residence-based PR): 6 years of continuous lawful residence on Work / Studies / Family permits. Path 2 (investment-based PR): USD 300,000+ in Georgian residential or commercial real estate.

**Required documents:**

- Application form for Permanent Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall)
- Proof of 6 years lawful residence (residence-permit history) OR USD 300,000+ property investment proof (Land Registry extract)
- Funds proof: bank statement showing minimum monthly income equivalent to USD 1,000 + USD 300/dependant
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA AND Georgian police record
- Health insurance
- Birth + marriage certificates (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled) for the entire family
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- After 10 years of continuous lawful residence (with at least 5 of those on PR), holders can apply for naturalisation as Georgian citizens — Georgia allows dual citizenship in some cases.
- Investment-based PR via real estate is one of the cheapest PR routes in the world for non-EU nationals — USD 300,000 property investment vs. EUR 500,000+ for EU equivalents.
- Georgia's tax regime + low cost of living + liberal residence rules have made it a popular relocation destination for digital nomads, remote workers, and small entrepreneurs from Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh since 2020.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
- Income proof for Georgian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
- Georgia is NOT in the EU and NOT in the Schengen Area — it operates an independent visa system with three pathways for Nepalis: (1) e-Visa online (fastest, 5 working days), (2) sticker visa at VFS Kathmandu (10–15 days), (3) visa-free entry for holders of valid Schengen / US / UK / OECD short-stay visa or residence permit.
- Schengen / US / UK / OECD multi-entry visa or residence permit holders DO NOT need a Georgian visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period — present the original document at the port of entry. This is a unilateral Georgian reciprocity rule effective since 2015 — much broader than the EU's Decision 565/2014.
- GOOD NEWS for Nepal: the e-Visa pathway is the simplest and cheapest Schengen-equivalent visa available to Nepali passport holders — fully online, no embassy / VFS visit needed for short-stay tourism / business / treatment. Many Nepalis use Georgia as a "Schengen lite" travel destination.
- Biometrics are NOT required for Georgian e-Visa or sticker visa. (Georgia is not in Schengen and does not operate the SIS biometric system.)
- Travel medical insurance is recommended but NOT mandatory for Georgian short-stay visas. For long-stay residence permits, comprehensive Georgian health insurance from a registered Georgian insurer is required.
- For Type D long-stay residence permits, applications are filed at any Georgian Public Service Hall (Sakrebulo) IN GEORGIA after arrival on a short-stay visa. Pre-arrival residence-permit applications via embassies are limited and rarely used.
- Georgia uses Georgian Lari (GEL) — 1 USD ≈ 2.7 GEL (2026). Georgia is NOT in the Eurozone.
- Georgia has a liberal foreign-investor regime: any non-EU national can register a Georgian company online via the Public Service Hall (no minimum capital required for an LLC), and ownership of a registered Georgian business is grounds for a 1-year work-and-investment residence permit.
- Tbilisi and Batumi are popular destinations for Nepali students (low-cost MBBS programmes at Tbilisi State Medical University, David Tvildiani Medical University) and workers (hospitality, tech, agriculture). Long-stay Type D applications via Georgia have grown rapidly since 2018.
- Georgia is one of the friendliest visa regimes in the world for Nepali passport holders — the e-Visa approval rate is consistently > 90 % for first-time applicants with clean travel history and clear funds proof.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal e-Visas: incomplete documentation (no return ticket, no hotel booking), unexplained funds source, prior overstays in any country, single applicants under 30 without dependants travelling without itinerary specifics.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Georgia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Family, Education). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages); Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended); ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed).
3. **Submit at VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Georgia as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Georgia for tourism use the Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism, which allows a stay of up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.

### How long does a Georgia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).

### What bank balance is required for a Georgia visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Georgia on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits (Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Georgia tourist visa?

Apply online at evisa.gov.ge, fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee, wait for email decision, print e-Visa PDF, then present at port of entry alongside passport.

### What documents are required for a Georgia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages); Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended); ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed); Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application); PAN Certificate.

### Which Georgia mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4143 4747. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Georgia business visa?

Yes — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Georgia. Processing: 5 working days for e-Visa; 10–15 days for sticker visa at VFS.

### Is there an official online portal for the Georgia visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://www.evisa.gov.ge.

### How is the Georgia visa fee paid?

e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx in USD during the application. Sticker visa: VFS service charge + courier in cash NPR or by card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Delhi sticker visa: INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of Georgia" at any Indian bank.

### Can Yatra For Fun help with a Georgia visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Georgia visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

## Sources

- https://www.evisa.gov.ge — Georgian e-Visa portal (Georgian MFA — fastest path for Nepali tourists)
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo — VFS Global Georgia Nepal one-pager (sticker visa intake)
- https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits, processed at Public Service Halls)
- https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA
- https://www.justice.gov.ge — Ministry of Justice of Georgia (Public Service Hall network)
- Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons (2014, amended 2023)
- Georgian unilateral visa-free reciprocity rule (since 2015): holders of valid Schengen / US / UK / OECD multi-entry short-stay visa or residence permit can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days
- Georgian e-Visa fee schedule (2026): single-entry tourist USD 20–50 / business USD 50–100 / treatment USD 50 — paid in USD by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Georgian authorities without further consular legalisation

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.*